Rita Elizabeth Brawner, 99, of Nanjemoy, MD entered into eternal rest on May 26, 2020. Born in Leonardtown, MD on August 22, 1920, to the late Francis Gerald Clements and the late Daisy Rose Clements.  She is preceded in death by her husband, John Dyer Brawner; sons, William Gerald Brawner and Robert Julian Brawner; daughter, Donna Lee Merchant; brothers, Joseph “Allen” Clements, Phillip “Leo” Clements and John “Jack” Clements; and sisters, Frances...

  It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert “Bobby “Fairfax Cooksey on May 26, 2020 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.  He was 63 years old. Bobby was born in LaPlata, MD on January 17, 1957.  He is predeceased by his father, Thomas Dutton Cooksey.  He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Summers Cooksey; brother, Thomas D. “Tommy” Cooksey, Jr. (Pamela) and his niece, Tamera Lynn Cooksey. Bobby’s...

Milas Kendrick Sheckels of Richlands, NC,   our  “old man of the mountain”, Peacefully went home  on  Sunday May 17, 2020.  He was 92 years old. He is reunited with his wife Catherine, granddaughter Jessica, and daughter Pam.   Milas, also known as Miles, was born on April 26, 1928 to Milas Kendrick Sheckels and Hester Minton Sheckels in Sterling, Tennessee.  There in the mountains of Kentucky and Tennessee he started his...

Virginia Mae Ritchie, 87, passed away on May 11, 2020 at Sagepoint Senior Living Services in LaPlata, MD. Born in Washington, DC on September 2, 1932 to the late William and Vernie Hardy, she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Wodling; and sisters, Shirley Virgin, Dorothy Warner and Janet Baker.  Virginia is survived by her sons, Wayne Ritchie and William "Jack" Ritchie; brothers, Micky Baker, Wayne Baker and Mitchell Baker; sisters, Emily Early and Hazel...

Mary Elsie (Gardiner)Dyson 90 of La Plata, Md., formerly of Hughesville, Md., passed away April 26, 2020 at Hawkins Gate Assisted Living.  She was born December 18, 1929 to T. Percy and Catherine Elise Gardiner in Baltimore, Maryland.  She grew up on the family farm in Waldorf, Md.   She married the love of her life, Charles Reginald Dyson, Sr. (Reggie) on August 13, 1949 and together they had six children. Mary Elsie worked for People’s Life Insurance company...

Donald Kay Armentrout, 76, of Hughesville, MD passed away on April 24, 2020 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Born in Eglon, WV to the late Orma and Dora Armentrout, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Devaux Armentrout, Tracy Armentrout, Jack Armentrout and Neil Armentrout.  Donald is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Evelyn Armentrout (Carr); daughter, Christina Spoltore (Armentrout); son, Bryan Armentrout; five grandchildren, Amanda Weber, Chelsey...

            Alice Hope Pickett, 70, of Flagler Beach, FL and formerly of Port Tobacco, MD, was welcomed into Heaven on April 22, 2020 following an extended illness.  Her husband of 53 years and their three daughters surrounded her in love as she passed peacefully at home.             Alice was born on June 7, 1949 in Falls Church, VA to Edward and Gladys Hope.  She spent her early childhood years...

John T. Rieman 88 of Accokeek, MD passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2020 in LaPlata, MD. He was born on July 13, 1931 to the late John and Anna Rieman. He is also predeceased by his only love for 65 years Doris Rieman, one grandson, two brother’s and two sisters. John is survived by his daughter; Pamela Kirby; brothers’ Charles and Rex; sisters, Anna and Alice; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. John served in the United States Airforce and...

Cecelia “CeCe” H. Kozlowski, 93, of LaPlata, MD passed away on April 22, 2020. Born on May 27, 1926 in Colonial Beach, VA to the late Thomas J. Howe and Margaret R. Howe, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Victor V. Kozlowski; five brothers; two sisters; and daughter-in-law, Nancy Kozlowski.  CeCe is survived by her son, Gary V. Kozlowski; daughter, Carol A. Barry (Timothy); brother Pat Howe;  sisters, Ann Pitts (Marvin) and Rosina A. Hall; grandchildren...

Denise Rae (Clark) Hall, 62, of Hughesville, MD passed away on April 21, 2020. Born on January 30, 1958 in Washington, DC to the late Arvel B. Clark, Jr. and Helen C. Clark, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Chris Clark.  Denise is survived by her husband, Kirby Hall; sons, Jonathan C. Clark, Sr. (Kristy) and Brandon Hall (Julia); daughters, Catherine R. Hall, Tiffany Bement (Charlie) and Amanda Chavers (Josh); brother, Bernie Clark, III (Lori); sisters, Stephanie Potter...